Whether it be a family home or a place of business, fires are one of the worst disasters that can happen. They can destroy building structures and everything within them in a matter of moments. Even after the fire, there are still several repercussions consisting of water damage, soot pollution, unhealthy smoke levels, and so on.
Smoke odor is a common problem in the aftermath of a fire. It can remain in the building for a long time and is a dangerous hazard to the building’s occupants. Hopefully, smoke odor never affects you or your home. However, in the case that it does, you need to know how to get rid of that bad smell in a quick and effective manner.
Step #1: Air out your house
The first step in DIY smoke odor removal is to open every door and window in the house to get fresh air in the house and improve the ventilation. Then, strategically place fans throughout the house facing towards the doors and windows so that you can push the smell out of the house.
When using fans, you typically want to use one room at a time to ensure that the smoke smell gets pushed out. Do one room at a time for 15 minutes. Repeat this step until you have aired out the entire building.
Step #2: A Deep clean
To completely eliminate the smoke odor, you need to clean every corner of the building. Any fabric materials that are affected need to be washed. This can range from furniture covers to a T-shirt to carpets.
From there, you want to wash the windows and the window frames and sills. However, the most important part of the window in smoke odor removal is the blinds, since the smoke smell mainly sticks to them. If the blinds are plastic, mix a solution of hot water and white vinegar. If the blinds are wooden, use a special wood-friendly solution.
The last step of smoke restoration is cleaning the HVAC system. Smoke lingers in the ventilation system, so change the air and furnace filters as soon as you can after the fire.
This DIY process can be expensive, and it may not work if not done correctly. Shrock Restoration can permanently purify your home. Give our experienced team a call!
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